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Vehicle Identification

Fig 1: Locating Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Plate
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The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper LH corner of the Instrument Panel and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:

Vehicle Identification Number Explanation

Position Definition Character Description
1 Country of Origin 1 U.S.A.
2 Manufacturer G General Motors
3 Make 1 Chevrolet
4-5 Carline/Series N/D Classic
6 Body Style 5 Four-Door Sedan (69)
7 Restraint System 2 Active Manual Belts W/Driver and Passenger Inflatable Restraint System Frontal
8 Engine Type F RPO L61, 4 CYL, 2.2L, MFI
9 Check Digit - Check Digit
10 Model Year 4 2004
11 Plant Location M Lansing, MI
12-17 Plant Sequence Number - Plant Sequence Number